Politics

Campaign Cash: Fish Farm Regulations Rolled Back
Campaign Cash

Fish Farm Regulations Rolled Back

Big business lobby wants it, legislature approves it, will Walker sign it?

Op Ed: Firing of Comey Is Disturbing
Op Ed

Firing of Comey Is Disturbing

Trump's rationale is bogus. A special prosecutor must be appointed.

Campaign Cash: Child Labor Law Passes
Campaign Cash

Child Labor Law Passes

Teen work permits without parental okay approved. Will Walker sign it?

Wisconsin Budget: Flat Tax Bill Has Massive Impact
Wisconsin Budget

Flat Tax Bill Has Massive Impact

Almost half of entire tax cut goes to top 4%; poor get tax increase.

Norquist: How Federal Funding Hurts Cities
Norquist

How Federal Funding Hurts Cities

Liberals and cities would be better off opposing funding.

WisTax: Wisconsin’s Deficit Is Growing
WisTax

Wisconsin’s Deficit Is Growing

Walker cut deficit in half, but has since grown it, could hit $2.1 billion.

Campaign Cash: Businesses Want Wealthy Tax Cut
Campaign Cash

Businesses Want Wealthy Tax Cut

Bill gives $519 million in tax cuts to millionaires. MMAC favors it.

Data Wonk: Does Tax Credit Make State a Winner?
Data Wonk

Does Tax Credit Make State a Winner?

An Econ professor and Walker fan uses shaky research to say yes.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Masonic Hotel Inches Forward
Eyes on Milwaukee

Masonic Hotel Inches Forward

Approval depends on 20 well-hidden stained glass windows.

Op Ed: Most Dangerous Bill You’ve Never Heard Of
Op Ed

Most Dangerous Bill You’ve Never Heard Of

Bill repeals laws costly to business, even if lives are at stake.

Campaign Cash: Ag Interests Want Legalized Hemp
Campaign Cash

Ag Interests Want Legalized Hemp

Farm groups back bill, gave legislators $1.3 million.

Op Ed: Why Not a 4% Flat Tax for State?
Op Ed

Why Not a 4% Flat Tax for State?

Proposal drops income tax to 4% for all, adds sales tax on gas.